now I know what I didn't know, after 12 years in radiography
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- čas přidán 13. 09. 2024
- This is my 12-year journey in radiography: from university to internship to my first graduate job to my current job.
Sometimes work sucks, but that's just life, I guess.
ABOUT SALLY
HongKonger x Aussie FOB x Radiographer x Asian Wife
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Hi Sally! I love your videos, when u just posted this I made sure to watch it ASAP! Each video you provide has great insight into radiography and it really helps me as a uni student. I hope you are well and keep up the good work!!!!!
awww thank you! i get lots of ideas from you guys as well so please keep sending me questions!
your videos are so comforting to listen to, thank you for all the advice. please keep posting, more topics about radiography vs sonography ❤️❤️
Hi,
I have a Bsc majoring in environmental science and I’m planning to do medical imaging as a postgrad. This channel has been the most informative when it comes to studying medical imaging and the things that come after graduation. I really want to thank you for this video and I found it helpful. I am a very ‘lost’ student on what I want to do after I graduate.
Hey Sally thank you for your amazing insight into radiography and thanks for being so vulnerable and open. I’m also in Melbourne and I will be starting my radiography degree soon, so I’ve been binge watching your videos. Also I love your pink scrubs! :)
All the best!
Thank you Sally!
I got admission in University of Queensland in Master in magnetic resonance technology
I have experience in India' in MRI of more than 2 Yr I am going to fly in December so can I work in as Radiographer or work in radiology without APHRA or licence or student registration or something.
Can you talk more about how a Hongkonger can get a good listening skill in Australia. I have been in Australia for a year , and sometimes have minor difficulties to understand aus accent/ slang/ phrases.
hi Sally could you do a video on radiography interviews, questions and answers /tips.
Your videos have been so informative yet comforting(?) that I instantly subscribed!
I’ve been constantly stressed recently due to 2022 course offers coming out and your videos have really reassured me on my decision to do radiography. However I’m worried about numerous things, the medical imaging course at RMIT that I’m enrolled in is apparently not an APHRA accredited program, but I’m not 100% sure what that means and consequently what I would have to do after graduation..
I’m also wondering what you’re thoughts about career/employment opportunities for radiographer in 4 years time? I’ve heard it’s becoming more competitive and I’m inevitable going to worry about the career opportunities for a fresh graduate that would have only internship experience.
Good to see you have done the research! message me on facebook and I can share more there...
It is getting more competitive now than ever, because the 'internship' model in Victoria was remodelled this year (2022). No one really knows what is going on tbh....
@@SallyOverShare In one of the ASMIRT Keys to Employment webinars, we had the Department Head of Radiography at one of the largest public hospitals in Victoria as a guest speaker. She said that it was she who fought for paid internships when she was young. Since she has retired, the cynic in me thinks the demise of paid internships is due to the retirement of its original proponent.
@@s0516122 A lot of passionate radiographers have paved their way for us. I feel like at the moment there is a gap - senior radiographers are retiring and the young generation are not 'there' to fight for more.
tbh, as much as I want to change things, I do know where to start and other life commitments take over.
The good news is, I know several experienced radiographers who are making a change (gradually)! We need our voice to be heard in the government and regulatory body.
One more question is i want to work as a MRI tech? What are the requirements?
Hi Sally! I have found your videos at the perfect time. I’m in Sydney on my working holiday visa and need to get my masters to be able to stay on a student visa and then hopefully PR just like you. I was looking into dietetics or naturopathy but your videos have been so informative I think I will go with my masters in diagnostic radiography at USYD. The other two careers seem to have less job opportunities. I wanted to ask you, how much free time do you have? I am passionate about acting and would like to keep pursuing it on the side but feel sad imaging a life where I’m too busy for it. Can’t wait to hear about more avenues radiographers can take as well. - Sinead xx
I mentioned in another video that we get up to 8 weeks of paid leave a year, so I do take a week off here and there to take a break.
TBH, I think you just need to make time if you want to do other side hustles. A CZcams video takes me 10 hours of work, from scripting (2 hours) to filming (2 hours) to editing (6hours) , but I find time to do it because I enjoy it :) I have friends who also work in a different industry on a part-time basis. Radiography is flexible enough that you can do it part-time.
All the very best!
I've always been wondering at the back of my head, how difficult i ist to establish your own private clinic for medical imaging (MRI, Ultrasound etc) All my mates in physiotherapy, medicine, dentistry and optometry are looking to slowly get into establishing private centres but I've always been wondering and have so many questions for medical imaging. I thought you'd know this topic of discussion decently well so here are a few of the many questions I had. In order to establish a clinic can this be done my a radiographer or must there be a radiologist who is in charge of everything? Also, since the area of medical imaging is largely played upon patients being referred from hospitals, medical centres etc, how important and hard is it to build connections with hospitals, medical centres in order to have patients coming in? Lastly, do medical imaging clinics usually handle one type of imaging such as MRI or do they generally have everything from ultrasound to regular X-ray etc. Thanks heaps and sorry for the long read :))
Radiologists and radiological equipments are probably the biggest expenses. Plus, the radiation regulation can be legally complicated and you may also need to hire a physicist.
1) All radiological examinations must be reported by a radiologists. Some clinics have the examinations reported remotely by overseas radiologists. For CT/MRI contrast scans and some Ultrasound examinations, you must have a radiologist on site.
2) Some radiology clinics have relation with private hospitals and some medical centre so the doctors and surgeons will refer the patients to a specific radiology site. However, the quality of the scan and report turn-over time are crucial. If the radiology clinics don't provide a good services, the doctors will refer the patients to somewhere else. Patients don't always know they can choose any radiology clinic, they always assume they have to go to the one listed on their referrals.
3) It depends on the company budget. Some clinic only has X-ray or Ultrasound (e.g. obstetrics ultrasound clinic). An MRI machine can cost 3-5 million, plus other safety costs. Most rural clinics only provide x-ray/Ultrasound/CT because they are cost-effective.
It is not impossible to start a business in radiography, but it is not as straight-forward as other healthcare profession. My husband, who is an osteopath, can practice from home as long as he has an ABN number and a clinical bed. Therefore you cannot compare radiography to dentistry or optometry, since you can even buy and take over an existing business, just on your own.
I know several radiography companies owned by radiographers/radiologists, or by someone who is not even in the healthcare industry.
All the best!
Hi Sally, I hope you're going well. There haven't been any new videos for the past three months. Please come back :-)
Awww Thank you so much! I found out I was pregnant the day after I uploaded my last video...and my hormone and body have been going through high and low :/
I still have so much to share and I will definitely come back!
Congratulations on your big news! I understand how you feel. Please take care and enjoy your new experience 🙂
...and come back when you're ready ☺️
Mam i completed bachelor of science in physics chemistry maths in India and now i m planning to came Australia for masters and i intersted in this radiography profession mam
And i applied in master of science in medical radiation physics course mam
In university of Wollongong
Can u plz tell me mam this course is good and also after doing this course is it possible to get PR
Madam, can you please do a video for ASAR registration
It's a kindly request
Hello mam, I am Siva from india I am Mri tech and my experience is 6 years, Any job vacancy in Australia mam? And How to Register AHPRA mam?
if we go abroad in working visa then we get a chance to study or not plz mam reply🥺
hii sally! i just loved your videos and the way you are guiding the future radiographers ..like I have somewhere in my mind to be a radiographer but when i see the other position in the same field that is nursing i know both are totally different and as you are also a international student you know that we take loan for our studies when we are thinking to study in a country like Australia soo can you plz tell what should be better in term of job security , pay scale a radiographer or a nurse ...it would really help me :)
I think I have talked about nurses or radiographer in another old video. Job security and payscale are similar - nothing is guaranteed and it is getting more competitive.
As an international student, you don't get much disadvantage in finding jobs or placements in radiography. However, I'm not sure if it is the same case for nursing international students.
@@SallyOverShare thanks a lott sally is their any pay scale difference between bachlor and master in this course?
@@SallyOverShare are you on instagram?
no, you are on the pay scale. some workplaces may give you a higher educational allowance if you have a master degree, around$200 fortnightly.
Is there any discriminations between you and your local colleagues during the hard time you mentioned in your mri team? This is one of my concern of working in hospital after graduated.
Oh absolutely no discrimination at all in my workplace! The conflict stemmed from negative office culture, and it takes time for staff to warm up with new staff. I came on too head-strong as well.
I have only experienced a handful of discrimination from my part-time retail job and radiography jobs, from people of all cultures (including Asians). I'd say I was treated a lot better by patients in a hospital (comparing to a clinic), because patients hold hospital staff on a high regard.
Hi Sally. My name is Candis from South Africa. I want to migrate as diagnostic rad to Australia. My question, can I give my family a good quality life in Australia with rad salary. My years of experience is same as yours. Mri. Ct. General etc
Hey!! I am doing Licensed practical nursing diploma in Qatar. What would you prefer Radiography or nursing ?
Hi! I’m looking to work in Ireland as a MRI tech and I am an X-ray tech now in the US. Wondering how the work life balance is as a MRI tech? Are you on call a lot ? Do you like being a MRI tech ?
I find the work-life balance in MRI is better than X-ray. No night shift/late shift/super early shift. I do more on-call but I don't get called in as often as I do in X-ray. I wouldn't have it any other way.
Hi Sally
I’m a nurse from HK🇭🇰. I think I am with the same age as u.
Maybe I hv mid-age crisis as well. Felt enough with nursing and hope to study smth different but a bit familiar to.🤣
Diagnostic radiography came to my mind. While I was searching information about it, CZcams brought me to meet u.
Is it possible for me to study diagnostic radiography in Australia?
It is absolutely possible for you to study radiography in Australia, but watch my other video on 'the cost of international student studying in Australia'. It is quite expensive to study the bachelor course as an international student.
The salary of a nurse and a radiographer are comparable in Australia. I also think it would be easier for a nurse to land a job comparing to a radiographer.
Unless, you become a PR first in Australia, then the university fee for domestic student is much cheaper!
Good luck!
@@SallyOverShare thank you for your advice:)
It’s great to know you on CZcams
Hi sally,, I'm from india,, i have 3 years degree and more than 6 years experience as a radiographer. My question is I'm eligible to work as a radiographer in Australia?
Check with ASMIRT!
hi mam do you have any idea about medical radiation technologist in new zealand?
I know there aren't many job opportunities there...
hi I’m currently doing bachelor of biomed in Melbourne now planning to transfer to radiography. Do u think that there is an over saturation of jobs in Australia (I don’t mind working in rural areas cuz I’m still young lol) and there won’t be a chance for undergrads to secure radiography jobs ? :/
Radiographer here. There is a study published by the Australian government stating that there will always be demand of radiographers for the next decade to come. Working metro will be competitive as always, but if you're happy to work regional/rural - you should be fine.
I will talk about it in my next video :) in short, there isn't a job for every graduate but there are jobs somewhere...it may just take time
@@SallyOverShare thank you so much guys! Looking forward to your next video!
@@ex2reaper Everywhere I read, they say there's a shortage of radiographers and radiologists.
@@SallyOverShare As someone currently doing their MI degree, these videos are very enlightening. Please continue to post as you are able with your pregnancy.
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It depends if you are working in a clinic or in a private hospital or in a public hospital...
The training doesn't teach the geometric principles behind each projection and most qualified radiographers make an error. I gave up on centring point radiography when I was a second year student at the end of 1978. I presented papers at national conferences on the errors made in geometry. czcams.com/video/mZPD_gLs5Dw/video.html Few radiographers minimise dose through accurate collimation. Low dose cervical spine series. czcams.com/video/ZcvH11MfgUo/video.html I was unable to publish papers on the 75% of qualifieds and 95% of students who didn't know what happened when the tube was angled because it was such an insult to the profession to imply such a poor level of understanding existed.
Why do you regret? You are different from the other people. I'm different too. Anyway I'm antisocial for most people, cause they are stupid or egocentric.
So don't say you don't have life, it's just different.😊
You have a diary!????? That's very rare these days.
I did have a physical diary...now I do video diary 🤫
@@SallyOverShare Oh. So these videos are your diary entries!
nah i upload videos on another youtube channel for record keeping...its called 10 seconds diary